US Bridges

U.S. 77 over Rush Creek

Good

Garvin County, Oklahoma · S. Edge Pauls Valley · Structure no. 318090000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
598 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 77 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 77 over Rush Creek in Garvin County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 77
CrossesRush Creek
LocationS. Edge Pauls Valley
RouteU.S. Route 77
Coordinates34.735, -97.21417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length598 ft (182.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 77 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 77 over Rush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 77 over Rush Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 77 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 598 ft (182.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 77 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.